Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, essential for protecting software and related materials in the trial license
Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) protecting inventions and preventing others from making, using, or selling the invention, relevant if the licensed product involves patented technology
Trademark Act/Lanham Act: Federal law (15 U.S.C.) protecting brands, logos, and other distinctive marks associated with the licensed product
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing protection for trade secrets and confidential business information that might be exposed during the trial period
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, particularly relevant if the license involves software or goods
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
California Consumer Privacy Act: State law protecting California residents' privacy rights, must be considered if collecting personal data during trial
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing unauthorized access to protected computers and networks
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting deceptive or unfair trade practices, relevant for terms of trial and marketing materials
Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use items, including software and technology
HIPAA: Federal law protecting medical information privacy, must be considered if the licensed product involves healthcare data
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law governing privacy and security requirements for financial institutions, relevant if the product involves financial services
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, applicable if the trial license includes warranty terms
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific laws governing data privacy and protection requirements
